N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. Best wishes for continued success Ben.

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Six Disciplines

APRIL 27, 2011

” (Sam Decker, Decker Marketing). The book is filled with concrete examples, processes and checklists that will help a business owner in creating a successful business.” ” (David Daniels, Business & Technology Reinvention). ” (David Daniels, Business & Technology Reinvention).

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 26, 2016

These (or comparable) questions can make the difference between a successful 2016 and a disappointing one. BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” Goal success (or failure) depends predominantly on one thing: Motivation. Let’s dig in! Be honest with yourself.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

To achieve maximum success I believe it is incumbent upon an entrepreneur to take an honest inventory of his/her skill sets and competencies, and contrast them with the needs of the enterprise as it relates to what is required to efficiently and effectively lead the company forward. link] Mike Myatt Thanks Dan…Have a great weekend Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

It was at this precise moment that I came to understand that the most important factor in determining whether or not something will be successful is who is charged with the responsibility for making it happen. However, even in these circumstances personal leadership is still at the forefront of the success. Thanks for sharing.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. In some circles a lack of empathy is defined as having sociopathic tendencies Thanks for sharing Lori… [link] mikemyatt Hi Deb: Agreed…true strength is born out of love. It addresses one of the most prevalent misconceptions of leadership extremely well. I admire this.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

link] Dan Collins Mike, If there is one characteristic I admire in leaders and respect in you it is the willingness to state in no uncertain terms (sorry for the play on words) their stance. No seldom takes you where you want to go. Best, Dan [link] mikemyatt Hi Dan: Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insights.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I listened to esteemed business school professors, two Nobel laureates, bestselling authors, and some of the world’s most successful CEOs. Thanks for laying out key success factors. The lie = success is about doing/being the best you can be. Success will come if you pursue excellence. Adjustments or adjournment.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2013

And last year, he decided that the answer was to take the company private, to escape the hectoring of the public market. Dell''s success can be attributed in large part to its "direct model." This simple strategy proved wildly successful. For more background on the potential deal, click here.) Dell returned as CEO in 2007.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

in the comments below… [link] Dan Collins Mike, I believe leadership is pretty simple – not easy, not common, but simple. I would nominate Miki Saxon's MAPping Company Success here though: [link] Posts are usually short, concise and speak much in few words. Dan elliotross No – not me ! And LeaderLab at [link].

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He had a successful career in ministry and was in good churches, but he felt God calling him to this assignment. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. but you’ll not find that here. Ted felt God calling him to this.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Then joining and remaining on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list, Zappos.com’s motto is “We’re a service company and we just happen to sell shoes”, achieved these results and more behind their successful servant leadership. Servant leadership has proven successful and has a positive impact for the long term, time and again.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Then joining and remaining on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list, Zappos.com’s motto is “We’re a service company and we just happen to sell shoes”, achieved these results and more behind their successful servant leadership. Servant leadership has proven successful and has a positive impact for the long term, time and again.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In our new book Great by Choice , Jim Collins and I pondered that question. Over the years, the CEOs of these companies faced massive technology disruptions, deep industry recessions, sudden collapses in demand, price wars, oil shocks — you name it. Markets down? Market hype? Competition severe? He did not care.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2011

There are plenty of organizations with cool technology or hot products. Success today in every field is about so much more than price, performance, features — pure economic value. The organizations I admire don't just lead their industries in terms of innovation or financial performance or market share.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

Ned Barnholt is the former CEO of Agilent Technologies, the measurement company, and these days he's one of the more respected executives in Silicon Valley. They worked on numerous initiatives in large, growing markets that were adjacent to or somewhat related to HP's existing business. The technology was great.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 3, 2016

Unease is rippling through financial markets, and a sense of anxiety has overtaken society. Technology may be heading toward self-driving cars and genomics-inspired medicine, but most people believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. They want to be the only ones who do what they do.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

“We have to disrupt ourselves before the market does.” Perhaps no approach has captured the imagination of big companies yearning to get more nimble than the lean startup method: quickly building and launching minimum viable products — MVPs — and then iterating and pivoting based on market feedback.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I have live video above, and in the text that follows I’ll share my opinions on the best and the worst of WBF Day 1… Jim Collins kicked-off the day with everything you would expect from him. Some of the nuggets that Jim did disseminate were as follows: Success that translates in hubris leads to failure. More power!

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2013

In terms of people, processes and technologies, Toyota and Google's YouTube have little in common. I just tell them, 'Please make something great,'" says Liam Collins, who oversees the Los Angeles facility, told the paper. "We They don't just partner; they provide resources that add value. We provide the space, equipment and expertise.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2012

How did your brand move the needle in a market category? This simple exercise grows out of a powerful question I heard years ago from advertising legend Roy Spence , who says he got it from Jim Collins of Good to Great fame. Whatever the original source, it's worth taking seriously as a guide to what matters in terms of success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. After reviewing all the comments, I decided to talk on how to lead effectively when dealing with the collision of cross generational cultures within an organizational setting. Let me expand.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The language of ecosystems redefined our understanding of competition by viewing markets has habitats. One of its most successful marketing campaigns was “Let’s Build a Smarter Planet.” ” And its current focus is on Cognitive Business, led by the machine learning technology called Watson.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. Fortunately, I experienced some stunning failures soon after my string of successes. Between the economy and technology, everything is changing. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? Thank You Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day. Abraham Lincoln who only had one year of formal education credited his appetite for reading with his success. Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Do I have your attention yet?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

You see, the most important item to understand is that success as a leader has very little to do with your perception, but rather it has everything to do with the perception of others. Regardless, you are probably not destined for success in leadership. When it comes to authentic, transparent discourse, motivations matter.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

He is poised to become the leader in this segment of a multi-billion dollar market. Here is some advice on how to tap into supply chains for successful scale-up: Reveal more than is comfortable. Global supply chains can cut across many “cultures”: national, industry, technology, market segment, and more.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Despite the claims of those that support certification, I do not believe those with certification will be paid more than those without it and I do not believe the market will be fooled into believing that certification is a substitute for experience and wisdom. As you say, it is not about the coach. Client's do not want a coach.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Recruiting in today’s ultra-competitive job market is tough and success can often hinge on the team that you already have in place. How technology is changing the way we work. In our case, the headhunters specializing in recruiting digital talent had a success rate of 0%. Insight Center. Sponsored by Accenture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership styles depend on the situation : I know most of you have read more about contextual and situational leadership from me than you probably care for, however flexibility, fluidity, and adaptability are key elements of all successful leaders. link] Dan Collins Thanks Mike. Thanks for stopping by Tom. Thanks for stopping by Jim.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

In today’s post I’ll share the keys to leveraging your intellectual assets as opposed to having your intelligence serve as a barrier to your success… While leadership intelligence doesn’t have to be an oxymoron, it certainly can be. Is your intellect standing in the way of your success?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Nando is an exceptional human being whose philosophy can be boiled down into two of the quotes given in his presentation: “ I fought so hard for life that I decided to have a life &# & “ life is success.&# My favorite thought by Renee was: “ Success rests on pushing the creativity frontier.

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